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TIL that someone changed fine print in their credit card agreement before mailing back, bank stamped it, mailed him a certified copy along with a credit card, and later a lawsuit was filed over those modified terms

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4XmVN TIL No one has died from being bitten by a Rabid Dog in the United States for over 40 years. Canine-specific rabies has been completely eradicated in the US, although other mammals can transmit other strains of the disease.
a87My TIL In 1979 Fotomat started renting videos, 6 years before the creation of Blockbuster Video. Customers would order from a catalog, call the local Fotomat, and pick it up the next day for a 5 day rental at $12.95. They had exclusive contracts for Disney and Paramount films. Discontinued in 1982.
X7ED TIL that the Dead Marshes in the Lord of the Rings were most likely inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s involvement in WW1. Bomb craters would fill up with rain and dead soldiers from both sides could be seen floating inside the craters.
M6dW TIL the words “For Our Princess” are engraved inside every Microsoft Zune HD as a tribute to a team member who passed away during its development.
Y7nP7 TIL Mormon leader Brigham Young chose the city name Fillmore in Millard County to be the capital of Utah Territory. It was in appreciation of President Millard Fillmore naming Young the Territorial Governor. When Fillmore didn’t get his party’s nomination, Young moved the capital to Salt Lake City.